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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 13 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1S scores vs the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A7 III

 GX-1S A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung GX-1S

 A7 III GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2006More recent by 147 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7 III

 GX-1S A7 III 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S features physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S against the A7 III.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A7 III is 68 and 63 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A7 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 III will offer you extra detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
84
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony A7 III Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Sony A7 III Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (610 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony A7 III Travel photography features
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery power (610 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 III Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
9
no video recording
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7 III
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-01-16 2018-02-27
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $850 $1,998